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Scientific Name: Asterionella japonica Cleve in Cleve & Moller 1882
Local/Bangla Name: Not Known
Photo: Dr. Yaqin(Flickr)
Classification:
Kingdom: Chromista
Phylum: Bacillariophyta
Class: Bacillariophyceae
Order: Fragilariales
Family: Fragilariaceae
Description:
hese cells are long and narrow, with a large triangular footpole at one end and a needle-like headpole at the other. The footpole is rounded or elliptical in valve view and contains one or two chloroplasts. The cells are connected into long spiralling chains by the valve face of the expanded footpole. This means that the cells are usually seen in girdle view.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Southeast Coast of Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh , Sundarban
Environment:
Marine, Freshwater
Main References:
Islam MT, Haider SMB, Md AS (2021) Phytoplankton assemblages in the south eastern coastal area of the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh with special reference to environmental variables. Int J Fish Aquat Stud, 9, 42-54.
Other References:
Hoque SA, Zafar M, Mahmood N (1999) Temporal and spatial distribution of phytoplankton with emphasis on Skeletonema costatum in the Mathamuhuri river–estuary (Chakaria mangrove ecosystem), Bangladesh.
DNA Barcodes from Bangladesh
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Other DNA Barcodes & Nucleutide Sequences
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